war films

Presents a fictionalized account of the Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry, the first regiment of African-American soldiers to fight for the Union in the Civil War.

On July 1, 1863, more than 150,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were drawn into one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. When it was all over, 50,000 men had paid the ultimate price. Today, Gettysburg is known as the turning point of the war and a pivotal event in American history. Featuring some of the most authentic Civil War battle scenes ever committed to film, and outstanding performances by the cast, "Gettysburg" accurately depicts the events, battles and personal struggles of valor on both sides of the Civil War.

In Nazi-occupied Poland a poor Jewish cafe owner invents fictitious news bulletins about Allied advances against the Nazis. These lies keep hope and humor alive among the ghetto inhabitants.

Tells the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of dozens of war films, from "The Birth of a Nation," in 1915 to "Schindler's List," in 1994; and includes quizzes for movie buffs.

Profiles eleven novels and nonfiction books inspired by the Civil War and its era, providing historical background, author biographies, and discussion of styles and themes.

Presents a cinematic history of war films including the silent version of "All Quiet on the Western Front," and classics such as "Glory," "Platoon," "The Green Berets," any many more.

Examines films about American wars since the Revolutionary War, such as "All Quiet on the Western Front," "Sands of Iwo Jima," and "Apocalypse Now," discussing how they have influenced values, politics, and culture and shaped understanding of history.